PAX 2014: Chrono Trigger Could Have Been a Series

In some alternate reality...

At the PAX Prime panel "Hironobu Sakaguchi Reflection: Past, Present, Future of RPGs," the designer explained through a translator that he hoped it could "evolve into something like a Final Fantasy."

"We wanted to continue it as a series," Sakaguchi said (via Polygon). "... But—and I think the statue of limitations has passed and expired so I think I'm okay saying this—but we just didn't see eye-to-eye with management, and so I went and fought for it, and I officially lost the battle."

He also said that "it would be nice" to continue some of his other series, like Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, or The Last Story. However, he was careful to note that nothing is confirmed. "Just between some of us that worked on it, we would hope or we talk about it once in awhile that we'd like to," he said.

Chrono Trigger did receive one sequel, Chrono Cross, but Sakaguchi was not involved.

Steve Watts is a freelance writer who was brought back to life with an egg. You can read more of his keen insights by following him on Twitter and IGN.